Sunderland’s Fletcher misses Wembley date

Chris Young

SUNDERLAND striker Steven Fletcher has been left out of the Scotland squad for next month’s friendly international against England at Wembley.

Fletcher is nearing a return from an ankle problem but has missed Sunderland’s trip to Hong Kong to help his recovery.

“Steven won’t be right (for the England game) but when you are talking about injuries like this, I think it is better to leave it to the clubs to tell you exactly what is going on,” said the former Celtic manager.

“I spoke to him about two weeks ago and the situation might have changed.”

Celtic captain Scott Brown has been recalled.

Strachan also included uncapped Brighton defender Gordon Greer, Motherwell’s Steven Hammell and 68-cap striker Kenny Miller in his 29-man squad for the August 14 encounter.